This will be a top notch technically oriented event, organized by Progress users for Progress users. If you can only do one thing this year, attending PUG Challenge should be at the top of your list.— Michael LonskiPUG Central (DC, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina

We are all excited about the upcoming PUG Challenge Americas conference. Everyone is looking forward to reconnecting in person with the outstanding Progress professional Community!— Paul GuggenheimChicago Area PUG

We're very excited about PUG Challenge Americas. Several of our members look forward to attending!— Joseph M. Towns IIIWashington Progress Users Group President

Rich technical content, a blend of old, current and new, a wealth of networking opportunities, options to explore all Progress technologies, along with the support and backing of PSC? It's the 'Perfect Storm!'— Joseph M. Towns IIIWashington Progress Users Group President

It's time to get the band back together... PUG Challenge-Americas!— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

High on technical content, low on marketing fluff and a fine selection of great beers... PUG Challenge-Americas!— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

There is nothing as sweet as sharing a great beer with good friends while tussling over some technical minutia after hours. Reserve your bar stool today.— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

The networking that takes place in the bar and hallways after hours is as much a part of Exchange's legacy as the various keynotes and formal sessions.— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

I am excited that this conference is being held in the Americas!— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

I am anxious to see many of my old friends again and meet plenty of new ones!— Bob BrennanNEPUG President

The time has come ... for a solid Progress technical conference, at an affordable price, and at an affordable hotel. I'll be there to learn, to teach, to network, to share — and not to spend big bucks for all the fancies.— Arthur FinkMaine Progress Users Group

The Progress community has gone too long without a technical face to face conference. The welcome mat is out for PUG Challenge in New England.— Arthur FinkMaine Progress Users Group

NY Metro PUG members are thrilled at having a low cost, in person PUG conference. No virtual conference can do what an in-person conference can do in terms of networking and peer education.— Ed ShellmanNY Metro Progress Users Group

The QAD and Epicor communities are excited about the upcoming PUG Challenge Americas conference. Members of Northern California PUG will definitely be at the conference!— Jag SomalNorthern California PUG

Immerse yourself in
OpenEdge Technology

PUG Challenge Americas 2019 is October 6-9.

We will have over 50 technical break-out sessions planned plus workshops,
the vendor expo, and commercial sessions and endless opportunities to
network with your peers and the Progress engineering staff.

Why attend PUG Challenge?

PUG Challenge Is:

Technical: 50+ breakout sessions and workshops over 3 days!

Independent: Put on by Progress users for Progress users!

Focused: minimal time on "general sessions" so that you can attend technical breakouts !

Other Upcoming PUG Events

PUG In A Box

Do you live in an underserved region? We can bring a PUG to you! If you are
interested in a PUG event for your region contact info@pugchallenge.org and ask about
"PUG In A Box". We have the content, we have the speakers, and we are
willing to bring it all to you! All we ask is that you help with some of
the local logistics.

Why attend PUG Challenge?

Gus Bjorklund says:

The PUG Challenge/Exchange conference will soon be upon us. Have you signed up? If not, you will be missing a great opportunity to expand your knowledge.

Why you should be there:

0) This is a technical conference exclusively focused on OpenEdge.

1) There will be over 60 technical talks on a variety of topics, each performed by a very knowledgeable and experienced speaker. No marketing pablum.

2) It will be fun.

3) It will be useful.

4) You will get to speak directly with the people who create the product and ask questions of them.

5) It doesn't cost a lot.

6) I will be there. :D

Rob Fitzpatrick adds:

Amen!

There is no better value proposition in North America than PUG Challenge/Exchange for learning about all things OpenEdge. Whether you're an absolute beginner, an experienced user, or a multi-decade veteran, you'll learn new things at PUG Challenge. I say this from experience: my knowledge of OpenEdge is years ahead of where it otherwise would be thanks to attending this conference every year.

You get a deeper dive on product internals than is available in the docs and the KB. You get to mingle with your peers and hear their stories and challenges and benefit from their experience. You get a view of the platform and product roadmap and even the opportunity to influence its direction. You get both a mix of fundamental and advanced theory and a lot of practical tips and tricks you can bring back to your shop and implement. You get a well-organized schedule with 17 time slots so you can see a lot of great content. You get workshops with instructor-led hands-on training. And it's a ton of fun. Fantastic value.